Will the Silver Arrow continue to hit the (Red) bull’s eye despite this year’s technical regulation overhaul? F1i's Nicolas Carpentiers takes a closer look at the Mercedes W08 and explains why he thinks the reigning world champions have once again set the bar quite high. A WINGED BEAST Such is Formula 1’s development pace that you can ill-afford to rest on your laurels, even when you racked up 51 wins and three championship doubles across the past three years. That’s why Mercedes has gone for an original and innovative design on its latest charger – the W08 EQ Power+. Several wings have been added on the flanks of the Mercedes chassis, whose gestation period began back in March...
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